History

Bills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber.

Aug 1, 1984

Companion Bill —
Passed House (Senate next)

This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 453 (98th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on S.J.Res. 316 (98th).

Aug 9, 1984

Ordered Reported

A committee has voted to issue a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee.

Aug 10, 1984

Passed Senate (House next)

The resolution was passed in a vote in the Senate. It goes to the House next.
The vote was by Voice Vote so no record of individual votes was made.

Sep 17, 1984

Companion Bill —
Passed Senate

This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 453 (98th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on S.J.Res. 316 (98th).

Sep 28, 1984

Companion Bill —
Enacted — Signed by the President

This activity took place on a related bill, H.J.Res. 453 (98th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on S.J.Res. 316 (98th).

S.J.Res. 316 (98th) was a joint resolution in the United States Congress.

A joint resolution is often used in the same manner as a bill. If passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and signed by the President, it becomes a law. Joint resolutions are also used to propose amendments to the Constitution.

This joint resolution was introduced in the 98th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 1983 to Oct 12, 1984. Legislation not enacted by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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